Plant Manager II: Lean, Safe Operations Leader

Cornerstone Building Brands; Oak Grove (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Plant Manager II to oversee manufacturing sites, drive improvements, and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. You will lead cross-functional strategies and balance long-term vision with immediate actions under the Director of Operations.

This role emphasizes safety, team development, and change leadership, with responsibility for lean implementation, cost management, and successful pilot projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, or 10–12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing (packaging, process engineering, warehousing, and assembly).
• Minimum 3 years in people management.
• Proven track record applying lean tools and processes (5S, 5Y, Fishbone, PDCA, Kaizen).
• Experience leading teams through formal management systems; Oracle and MES familiarity.
• Experience participating on cross-functional teams and managing operational/financial metrics.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain functions (planning, logistics, quality, inventory).
• Travel required up to 10%.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD and statistical packages.

Responsibilities

• Set a consistent expectation for respectful and inclusive relationships among supervisors and employees.
• Create work environments that protect physical and mental well-being with attention to detail.
• Develop site strategies for COGS while managing growth or expansion.
• Achieve year-to-year cost savings by optimizing direct labor and overhead.
• Oversee and ensure successful implementation of new products or pilot projects.
• Lead cross-functional projects and business initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Lean principles

Team leadership

Safety culture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Tools

Oracle

MES software

AutoCAD

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking a Plant Manager II to oversee manufacturing sites, drive improvements, and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. You will lead cross-functional strategies and balance long-term vision with immediate actions under the Director of Operations.

This role emphasizes safety, team development, and change leadership, with responsibility for lean implementation, cost management, and successful pilot projects.